Does Sculptra work for jowls and marionette lines?

3 answers to “Does Sculptra work for jowls and...”

A: Sculptra can help

Ronald Shelton, MD

Yes it can. By filling the cheek and replacing the volume that has been lost over time, the droopiness of the mid face is corrected partially thereby correcting the fallen jowls and to some extent the marionette lines. Direct placement of the Sculptra under the marionette lines may help lift them up. There is... more

A: Sculptra is a dermal stimulator and can cause nodules if placed in the muscle or in areas that are t

Lenore Sikorski, MD

Sculptra is a dermal stimulator and in my opinion is best used on places where more fullness is needed such as the cheeks and temples.  I have had sculptra placed in my face and even in the best hands it can cause tiny hard bumps.  For this reason, I am very cautious with the product and use it only... more

A: Sculptra for jowls and marionette lines

Tanveer Janjua, MD

Yes, it does. However it is important to realize that the injections might not be placed directly in the lines. The goal is to lift up the sagging areas behind and above these lines and jowls. Once those areas are lifted (volumized) then these lines will diminish. Regards

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